The voice of the advertising and marketing industry in Washington, D.C. and all 50 states.
The ANA’s Government Relations department uses its reach and influence to achieve positive legislative and regulatory outcomes on behalf of our members and the advertising industry at large. We inform and advocate for ANA members on the legislative, regulatory, and legal developments that impact their ability to drive growth, and we assist members in complying with laws and regulations impacting their brands.
The ANA is focused on the following issues:
Privacy
The growing patchwork of state privacy laws threatens the efficacy of the ad-supported internet. The ANA supports a national standard for data privacy and regulation that protects consumer privacy and simplifies compliance.
Advertising Taxes
Taxes on advertising impact jobs, raise prices for consumers, and threaten growth. The ANA is the leading industry voice opposing attempts to tax advertising.
There still is a long way to go toward enacting effective and comprehensive privacy legislation, and we look forward to working with Congress to improve this legislation to reach that goal.
The ANA supports a comprehensive privacy bill that sets strong baseline privacy protections for consumers and establishes a national standard for businesses to continue to grow, innovate, and create valuable new ad-supported services.
Our Services
Stay on top of key public policy issues affecting advertising and marketing.
Federal Legislative Tracking
The ANA tracks legislation impacting the advertising and marketing industry as it makes its way through Congress and provides regular updates to help educate our members.
State Legislative Monitoring Service
The ANA’s state legislative monitoring service is provided through our partners at Leonine FOCUS and keeps members updated with new and advancing legislation.
Recent Updates
News and content to keep you abreast of the latest legal developments.
Government Relations News
ANA Opposes American Data Privacy and Protection Act as Currently Written, Looks Forward to Continuing to Work with Congress
Washington, D.C. (July 20, 2022) - Today the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted to advance the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADDPA) out of Committee. ANA’s EVP & Head of Government Relations, Christopher Oswald, reacted with the following statement:
Government Relations News
Study from The Advertising Coalition Finds Advertising Drives $7.1 Trillion in U.S. Sales
Washington, D.C. – New research validates the powerful impact of advertising in driving the U.S. economy. A new study, commissioned by The Advertising Coalition and conducted by IHS Markit, found that advertising generated $7.1 trillion in sales activity and supported 28.5 million U.S. jobs last year.
Forward
From Walled Gardens to a 'Garden of Gardens'
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Upcoming ANA Events
A range of national and regional events keeping you at the forefront of marketing.
Members Only One-Day Conferences
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Webinars
ANA Legal Webinar Series, with presenters from Squire Patton Boggs
October 11
Environmental Claims: Latest Legal Developments
Available to watch on-demand. Recorded September 13
Dark Patterns: Regulators Implore Businesses to Avoid the Dark Side
Available to watch on-demand. Recorded August 9
NFTs and the Metaverse: Key Claim Substantiation and Brand Protection Issues to Watch Out For
Available to watch on-demand. Recorded June 14
The ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference provides learnings and practical advice from deep dives on the broadest variety of marketing, advertising, and privacy legal concerns, including the onslaught of state and international privacy restrictions, social media, influencer, real-time, retail store, and entertainment and experiential marketing.
Mark Your Calendars
Join us at the 2022 ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference on November 8-10 in Hollywood, Fla. or virtually to connect with your peers and tap into the latest insights.
See What You Missed
Watch the highlight video from the 2021 ANA/BAA Marketing Law Conference, which offered the latest on false advertising, litigation, trademarks, copyright, and NFTs from over 150 speakers.
For more on ANA's advocacy efforts, contact GovernmentRelations-Team@ana.net.
Or, reach out to the Government Relations team directly:
Christopher Oswald
Executive Vice President
Direct: 202.296.2066
Email: coswald@ana.net
Edward Kabak
Senior Vice President
Direct: 646.708.8123
Email: ekabak@ana.net
David Buzby
Senior Director
Direct: 202.296.2669
Email: dbuzby@ana.net
Meghan Salome
Director
Direct: 202.296.2171
Email: msalome@ana.net
Noëlle Boddewyn
Manager
Direct: 646.708.8122
Email: nboddewyn@ana.net
Travis Frazier
Manager
Direct: 202.296.2097
Email: tfrazier@ana.net